Also means
to scale back
Usage Note
Ridimensionare literally means to give something new dimensions, hence 'to resize, to scale down, to put in perspective.' It is commonly used in business contexts (ridimensionare l'azienda — to downsize the company) and figuratively (ridimensionare le aspettative — to scale back expectations). It takes avere as its auxiliary.
Examples
"L'azienda ha dovuto ridimensionare il suo organico."
Natural Translation
The company had to downsize its workforce.
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